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Lean Clay and Residential Foundation
For the most part, we don't hear too often of foundation cracking problems. In fact,the genesis of my question is because most contractors that I have spoken to say it's not necessary to dig out condition and repack and that they haven't experienced any issues. As a follow up question, would...- Benson329
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- Forum: Foundation engineering
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Lean Clay and Residential Foundation
Regarding Residential Foundation. For some reason I have asked several contractors in my area (South Texas) regarding the need to excavate expansive clay soils and replace with select fill. They all say this is required for commercial applications but not for residential foundations. We have...- Benson329
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- Forum: Foundation engineering
